Achievement is not about having resources or connections. It's rather
about what you do despite your limited resources and your lack of
connections. In our times of economic recession, each day thousands of people
lose their jobs. If you are looking for a new position these
days, using Mongol tactics might help you achieve your goal faster.Even during an economic recession, thousands ofjobs are available each day

During
the whole 13th century, Mongols dominated the world. They did not
succeed thanks to their meagre resources. Neither were they able to
resort to their political connections, since they didn't have any. From
being a tribe of shepherds, Mongols managed to grow to rulers of the
world exclusively by their own efforts.

How did Mongols win
battles against ten-times bigger armies? Even more remarkable is the
fact that, physically, Mongols were relatively small in size.
Nevertheless, they crushed the Persian, Russian, and Bulgarian armies
one after the other, each in its home territory.

If Mongols
conquered the world starting with nothing, applying their tactics might
give you a decisive advantage in your job search. The three principles
that I am presenting here can benefit anyone seeking employment.

Become single-minded in your purpose

First,
become single-minded about your purpose. Mongols knew that their life
was at stake in every battle and they never hesitated which way to go.
It was always forward. Finding a job is certainly much easier than
building a world empire, but in any case, determination will
dramatically increase the speed of your success.

Since talking
yourself into becoming single-minded is unlikely to work, how can you
acquire the necessary determination? My answer will surprise you. All
you have to do is to be realistic and use basic economic common sense.
The truth is that you can always find a job, no matter how bad the
economy situation is, because the demand for work, for services, is
infinite.

If you are willing to accept the salary that someone is willing to pay, you will find a job.

You might need to move to another town to get that job, but you can be
sure that there is always someone somewhere who needs to get something
done.

If you are flexible about salary and conditions, there
are always people out there willing to hire additional help for their
business or private needs. All you have to do is find them.

Increase your knowledge daily

Second,
increase your knowledge daily. Mongols possessed pitiful technology
when they started to build their empire, but they learned from everyone
they met. From the Chinese, they picked up metal-working techniques,
from the Persians, they learned how to use smoke screens in battle.

Compared
to Mongols living in the 13th century, the Internet allows you
countless possibilities to learn at low cost. You can find vacancies in
data bases. You can use electronic templates to prepare your curriculum
vitae. You can listen to podcasts and watch videos on interviewing
techniques. The more knowledge you accumulate, the quickest you'll find
employment.

Move as fast as you can

The third principle is the most important. You must
move as fast as you can. When Mongols fixed themselves an objective,
they gathered information quickly, sharpened their swords, and off they
were. Riding horses for hours on end was their daily routine, day and
night if necessary, until they reached their target.

You don't
need to become obsessed about your job search, but taking relentless
action is a proven approach for maximizing your achievements. Take the
first step in your chosen direction and follow up with a thousand steps
more. Let your learning grow rapidly and it will show you the path to
success.